Smith Hollow Pond Fishing Guide, Onondaga County, New York

• Overview

  Smith Hollow Pond falls in Onondaga County, part of New York. This is rolling bush ground. This is a pocket water of some 3 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Onondaga County list holds plenty of bigger water. The town to know is Marcellus, 4.9 miles out. After that come Skaneateles at 7.4 miles and Camillus at 8 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Smith Hollow Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Species logged across Onondaga County include brown trout, common carp, white sucker and pumpkinseed. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Smith Hollow Pond gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 69°F on average, January about 22°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. Ice clears near early April and comes back about mid December in a typical year. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Smith Hollow Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Rockwell Springs, 2.9 miles out. Confirm access to Smith Hollow Pond locally before you travel.